Introduction to Iolani School

Iolani School is a prestigious, culturally diverse private school with approximately 2,300 students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It was founded on the traditions and values of The Episcopal Church.

We strive for a warm educational atmosphere that cares for and fosters the growth of students, even amidst a challenging and competitive academic environment. Through customized education across diverse fields and dynamic classes, we cultivate intellectual growth, character development, cooperation, humility, and respect for the community in students across both day and boarding programs.

In particular, as we operate a boarding school, students in middle school and above can stay in Hawaii without their parents. We support children's growth and cultivate outstanding talent through excellent programs and attentive care.

School Mission

Iolani School is a coeducational college preparatory school founded on Christian values, aiming to prepare students to grow into well-rounded individuals capable of pursuing higher education and living as responsible and moral citizens.

The school maintains a challenging and competitive environment for academic excellence and individual growth, while also valuing warm and humane education.
Iolani’s motto, “One Team,” symbolizes the spirit of faculty, coaches, parents, and students forming one community through altruistic cooperation and mutual support.

Core Educational Values

Iolani School operates based on the following educational philosophy:

Education reflecting the Episcopal Church tradition, providing a spiritual foundation for students to form sound values and moral character.
An excellent college preparation curriculum through small class sizes, personalized instruction, and presentation and discussion-centered education.
Fostering talent equipped with the ability to analyze and solve problems based on creative and inquisitive thinking, as well as confidence, consideration, and responsibility.
Developing intellect, talent, character, and leadership in a balanced way within a community composed of students from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Providing diverse programs to foster students' potential and confidence in intellectual, spiritual, social, artistic, and physical domains.
Balanced education that emphasizes consideration for others along with personal growth
Supporting growth as lifelong learners and responsible citizens in local communities, the nation, and the global society.

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